- Build ID: CP21.260206.011, CP21.260206.011.A1 (Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- February 2026 Security Patch (December 2025 for Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro)
- Play Services: 25.49.33
What's New
- Bubbles: Users can now bubble any app by long-pressing launcher icons.
- EyeDropper API: A new system API allows apps to capture pixel colors from anywhere on the display without requiring screen capture permissions.
- Cross-device Handoff: The new Handoff API enables state resumption across devices (e.g., phone to tablet) via CompanionDeviceManager.
- Local Network Access: Android 17 introduces the
ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK permission (part of the NEARBY_DEVICES group) to protect LAN communication.- Time Zone Broadcast: A new intent,
ACTION_TIMEZONE_OFFSET_CHANGED, triggers specifically on offset changes like DST transitions.- SMS OTP Protection: Delays programmatic access to OTP messages by three hours for most apps.
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Changes: Android Developers
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